Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences and Counseling

Valparaiso University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling (https : / / www.valpo.edu / programs / psychology / ). Valparaiso University (“Valpo”), a community of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve. Located one hour southeast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Valpo is consistently recognized as one of the best private universities in the Midwest.

The Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Valparaiso University is offering an exciting tenure-track opportunity for a teaching-focused individual with expertise in clinical / counseling areas of psychology to begin in Fall 2026. This position is a full-time 9-month appointment. Specific responsibilities include : teaching undergraduate courses, developing an active program of research / scholarship, mentoring undergraduate students, and service to the department and university.

The successful candidate will teach courses in their specialty area and courses could include General Psychology, Personality Psychology, Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counseling, or another applied area, typically with a 21-credit teaching load, plus additional research and campus citizenship activities.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field. Additionally, candidates should have experience teaching and mentoring student research. The expected starting salary will be in the range of $55,000 to $59,000, depending on experience.

Our faculty energetically and collaboratively mentor undergraduate majors in scholarly activities. The Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling consists of 10 full-time faculty members, over 120 undergraduate psychology majors, and 40 graduate students. Our educational approach is student-centered and demands high faculty-student engagement. We seek a candidate who is similarly motivated to include undergraduates in professional development opportunities and ongoing programs of research. The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty within our undergraduate psychology program, with opportunities to teach advanced courses in our CACREP accredited master’s program in clinical mental health counseling (CMHC).

As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applicants with a commitment to, and experience in, mentoring students from a wide array of backgrounds.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three references to Interfolio at https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 176110 . In your cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) how you might contribute to the university’s distinctive mission, and (b) what experiences you have had which will enable you to mentor a diverse student body. Candidates who submit names of references should expect that the search committee will contact these references, in confidence, and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Applications received on or before January 5 will receive priority consideration, but review will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Winquist, Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Jennifer.Winquist@valpo.edu.

About the Community :

Valparaiso, Indiana is a city of 34,000 located 50 miles from downtown Chicago and only 14 miles from the beautiful Indiana Dunes National Park. Valparaiso is home to 13 city parks, over 20 miles of bike trails, and award-winning downtown gathering spaces that house year-round community events including : the Popcorn Festival, music concerts, ice skating, farmer’s markets and more. The city was built to support neighborhood activities, with the majority of neighborhoods being within walking distance of parks, schools, and communal spaces. With the university located less than one mile from downtown, its central location within the community makes it easy for employees to enjoy the growing amenities the city has to offer. Valparaiso has been recognized as one of the top communities in Indiana and is in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. It is an area that continues to show economic growth and diversification of its residents.

EEOC Policy :

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support a diverse community. Its EOE policy can be found at http : / / www.valpo.edu / general-counsel / policies / equal-opportunity-policy / .